Articles. Definite the Indefinite, a, an

1. We use the
When we are talking about one thing in particular.
The capital of Brazil is Brasilia.
Look! I found the same teddy bear I had when I was a baby.
Have you seen the car keys?
The president of Brazil is a woman.
Could you open the windows when you arrive at the house?
I saw the neighbor at the supermarket.

2. We use a or an
When we are talking about one thing in general.
Laila was born in a town in Japan.
I sometimes have an egg and a cup of tea for breakfast.
Let’s watch a movie.
I need a new laptop. Mine is too old.
Do you have a car?

Let’s practice!
Fill in the gaps the, a or an:
There was ____ man and ____ woman. They were in ___ bar. _____ woman ordered ____ drink and ____ hamburger. ______ man ordered _____ soda and _____ steak.
She asked for _____ bill.
She asked ______ man if he could pay _____ bill, since she had no money with her.
He said: “Sure, but do you think ______ bar will accept ______check? I don't have ____credit card and any money.